Mental Health & Wellness Blog for BIPOC Communities

Have you ever been told by someone, “wow you are so strong!” even though you might feel like you're barely holding it together? Anxiety affects a wide range of people, in fact millions each year, yet for many folks in BLack, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) communities it goes unseen and unheard.

Have you ever felt like you're going through the day “running on empty”? Have you ever said to yourself, “Once I get this done, then I’ll take a break”? This idea of rest being conditional—or even unattainable—echoes throughout Black and Brown communities, particularly among women of color. From a young age, we are often taught to find value in productivity and serving others. But what if rest wasn’t something to be earned, but something you are inherently worthy of? What if

At Wellness Tree Counseling, we believe therapy is for everyone, especially for those who’ve been conditioned to carry pain alone.

From Shirley Chisholm's political aspirations to Rihanna's redefining beauty standards, these icons have pushed us to embrace our power.

In recent years, a lot of progress has been made in breaking down some of the barriers around mental health, however stigma still remains a significant issue. Today we will discuss stigma in women’s mental health, how it impacts women, and what we can do to address it. The Impact: Historically women were viewed as overly emotional, dramatic and lacking in logical thinking. This false narrative has a strong impact because viewing women from this tainted lens can cause misdia

In a world that often feels like a battleground, embracing self-love becomes an act of rebellion and empowerment for Black women. Society may attempt to dictate your worth, but within you lies the strength to rise above. Here are three powerful tips to cultivate and celebrate the love you deserve: 1. Unapologetic Self-Reflection: Take the time to explore and understand the essence of who you are. Embrace your strengths, acknowledge your journey, and recognize the beauty in yo

When this whole coronavirus crisis started I was very nonchalant about it not because I did not take the matter seriously but because I knew what I needed to do to keep the risk of contracting the virus low for myself and family which was to stay at home and practice social distancing. But what I did not know was how I was going to manage my business and a full-time client case load while working from home with not one, not two, but three children ages 18 months to 8 years ol

I recently attended an event amongst other black and Caribbean people. The room was dominated by women discussing mental health specific in Haitian culture. The common themes in the room were trauma, suicide, loss, gender roles and expectations, self-esteem and relationship insecurities. One woman stood out to me as she shared her views on therapy. Her point was: 'I don't really need to go to therapy because I have my girlfriend to talk to.' Building a sister circle is cruc